Navratri 2025 Day 3: Wednesday marks the third day of Sharad Navratri, the nine-day celebration of devotion and festivity, devoted to Goddess Durga. The third day of the competition is devoted to Maa Chandraghanta, who symbolises happiness, peace and aid from struggling.
Which goddess is worshipped on day 3?
9 totally different Goddesses are worshipped through the 9 days of Shardiya Navratri.
Maa Chandraghanta – the married type of Goddess Parvati is worshipped on Day 3 of Navratri.
Maa Chandraghanta: Significance
Depicted as a Goddess with ten arms, with every hand carrying a unique weapon – Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her 4 left arms, Maa Chnadraghanta represents peace and welfare for her devotees.
Whereas gesturing the Varada Mudra along with her fifth left hand, and the Abhaya mudra with the fifth proper hand, Maa Chandraghanta carries a lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala in the remainder of her 4 proper arms.
Why she is named Maa Chandraghanta
In response to the Hindu scriptures, Goddess Mahagauri, after her union with Shiva – began adorning her brow with a crescent moon (Chandra), which appears just like a bell ( Ghanta) – thus giving the Goddess her identify Chandraghanta.
Navratri Day 3 2025: Puja timings
Listed here are the important thing muhurats for Day 3, as per DrikPanchang:
Brahma Muhurta: 04:35 am to 05:23 am
Pratah Sandhya: 04:59 am to 06:10 am
Vijaya Muhurta: 02:14 pm to 03:02 pm
Godhuli Muhurta: 06:15 pm to 06:39 pm
Sayahna Sandhya: 06:15 pm to 07:27 pm
Amrit Kalam: 09:11 am to 10:57 am
Nishita Muhurta: 11:49 pm to 12:37 am, Sept 25
Ravi Yoga: 04:16 pm to 06:11 am, Sept 25
Navratri 2025 Day 3: Color
Every day of Navratri is marked by a color, and is claimed to be auspicious for the actual Goddess worshipped on that day.
The color related to Navratri Day 3 is Royal Blue, which represents richness, tranquility and depth, depicting the Goddess’ fierce however calming nature.
Navratri 2025 Day 3: Puja rituals
Listed here are the rituals which might be noticed on Navratri Day 3, for the worship of Maa Chandraghanta:
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